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Human skull with painted features and cowrie shell eye
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Human skull with painted features and cowrie shell eye
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Human skull with painted features and cowrie shell eyes. The hair is real. Said to have been used in rituals associated with ancestor worship. Papua New Guinea

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Keywords: Ceremony; Belief; Skull; Ritual; Cranium; Culture; Ceremonial
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  • Library reference: Museum No A658000
  • Photo number: L0036262
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